ccma drug classifications MEMORIZE

Analgesics

Relieve pain (Acetaminophen, hydrocodone, codeine)

Antacids/anti-ulcer

GERD (Esomeprazole, calcium carbonate, famotidine)

Antibiotics

Bacterial infections (Amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, sulfamethoxazole)

Anticholinergics

Smooth muscle spasms (Ipratropium, dicyclomine, hyoscyamine)

Anticoagulants

Delay blood clotting (Warfarin, apixaban, heparin)

Anticonvulsants

Prevent/control seizures (Clonazepam, phenytoin, gabapentin)

Antidepressants

Relieve depression (Doxepin, fluoxetine, duloxetine, selegiline)

Antidiarrheals

Reduce diarrhea (Bismuth subsalicylate, loperamide, diphenoxylate/atropine)

Antiemetics

Reduce nausea, vomiting (Metoclopramide, ondansetron)

Antifungals

Fungal infections (Fluconazole, nystatin, miconazole)

Antihistamines

Relieve allergies (Diphenhydramine, cetirizine, loratadine)

Antihypertensives

Lower blood pressure (Metoprolol, lisinopril, valsartan, clonidine)

Anti-inflammatories

Reduce inflammation (Ibuprofen, celecoxib, naproxen)

Antilipemics

Lower cholesterol (Atorvastatin, fenofibrate, cholestyramine)

Antimigraine agents

Relieve migraine headaches (Topiramate, sumatriptan, rizatriptan, zolmitriptan)

Anti-osteoporosis agents

Improve bone density (Alendronate, raloxifene, calcitonin)

Antipsychotics

Psychosis (Quetiapine, haloperidol, risperidone)

Antipyretics

Reduce fever (Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin)

Skeletal/muscle relaxants

Reduce/prevent muscle spasms (Cyclobenzaprine, methocarbamol, carisoprodol)

Antitussives/expectorants

Control cough, eliminate mucus (Dextromethorphan, codeine, guaifenesin)

Antivirals

Viral infections (Acyclovir, interferon, oseltamivir)

Anxiolytics (anti-anxiety)

Reduce anxiety (Clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam)

Bronchodilators

Relax airway muscles (Albuterol, isoproterenol, theophylline)

CNS stimulants

Reduce hyperactivity (Methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine)

Contraceptives

Prevent pregnancy (Medroxyprogesterone acetate, ethinyl estradiol, drospirenone)

Decongestants

Relieve nasal congestion (Pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, oxymetazoline)

Diuretics

Eliminate excess fluid (Furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, bumetanide)

Hormone replacements

Stabilize hormone deficiencies (Levothyroxine, insulin, desmopressin, estrogen)

Laxatives, stool softeners

Promote bowel movements (Magnesium hydroxide, bisacodyl, docusate sodium)

Oral hypoglycemics

Reduce blood glucose (Metformin, glyburide, pioglitazone)

Sedative-hypnotics

Induce sleep/relaxation (Zolpidem, temazepam, eszopiclone)